Coronial

477 results for blunt trauma

TAShome2021-01-29

Coroner's Finding: Clark-Robertson, Tyson Timothy

24y · Male·depressed and linear fractures of the back and base of skull and fractures to th…

…al rather than medical in nature, highlights the importance of immediate emergency response to severe head trauma and the critical clinical consequences of delayed discovery of serious injury.

forensic medicinealcohol
TAShome2025-07-11

Coroner's Finding: Jupp, Dean Anthony

59y · Male·Blunt force head and chest injuries

…ollowing an aggravated armed robbery at his isolated property on Tasmania's North West Coast. He sustained blunt force injuries to his head and chest during an attack by four assailants who were attempting to steal fire…

WAhospitalPodcast2016-12-28

Inquest into the Death of Jasmine Lilian CAMMILLERI

2y · Female·chest injury - tear to right atrium with haemopericardium caused by television s…

…ren's flexible ribcages can sustain severe internal injury without external bruising, (2) recognizing that blunt chest trauma may cause arrhythmias and sudden cardiovascular collapse, and (3) emphasizing to families tha…

emergency medicineforensic medicinesystem
NSW2023-04-13

Inquest into the death of Trent Nathan Carter

30y · Male·Complications of multiple blunt force injuries

Trent Nathan Carter, aged 30, died from complications of multiple blunt force injuries sustained in a motorcycle collision on the M5 Motorway exit on 7 June 2021. Police officers…

methamphetamine
NSWcommunity2020-02-24

Into the death of Rodney Scarman

52y · Male·Blunt force injuries to head

Rodney Scarman, a 52-year-old man with a history of mental illness and substance use, died from blunt force injuries to the head on 25 December 2011. He was found in a utility closet at his residential comple…

forensic medicinealcohol
NSWhospital2011-09-16

Chiundiza kundayi

16y · Male·Peritonitis as a result of ruptured duodenum following blunt trauma of the torso

…ng treated and discharged from Campbelltown Hospital Emergency Department for a rugby injury. He sustained blunt abdominal trauma from a tackle on 19 June 2010, presenting with abdominal pain, vomiting, and other concer…

emergency medicinesurgerydiagnosticcommunicationmethoxyflurane
VIChome2011-07-26

Finding into death of Kevin Gary Dow

47y · Male·Blunt head injury

Kevin Dow, a 47-year-old Aboriginal man, died from severe blunt head trauma following a violent assault by his partner's son during a domestic altercation. The assault wa…

systemcommunication
NTcommunity2015-03-02

Inquest into the death of Levi Griffiths

25y · Male·Internal injuries caused when he was struck by a vehicle driven by Nicholas Cass…

…r-old man was struck from behind by an intoxicated driver on a poorly lit rural road and died from massive blunt force trauma. The driver fled, moved the body to a different location, and engaged in elaborate obstructio…

alcohol
VIC2014-04-09

Finding into death of Carl Anthony Williams

39y · Male·Blunt Head Injury

Carl Anthony Williams, aged 39, was murdered in prison by fellow inmate Matthew Johnson via repeated blunt head trauma with an exercise bike component. Williams was incarcerated serving a life sentence and had mad…

systemcommunication
NThospital2009-02-20

Inquest into the death of Peter Jacobs

49y · Male·Acute bronchopneumonia as a consequence of recent intracranial and intra-cerebra…

Peter Raymond Jacobs, a 49-year-old Aboriginal man with severe cirrhosis and chronic alcohol abuse, was apprehended by police on 5 April 2008 for intoxication. He fell twice before custody (hitting his head at Town Hall …

emergency medicinegeneral surgeryphenytoin
VIC2025-03-31

Finding into death of John David Hogarth

59y · Male·Injuries sustained in a motorcycle incident (rider)

A 59-year-old experienced motorcyclist died from injuries sustained when his motorcycle lost control on the Western Freeway near Ballan, Victoria. He was riding a roadworthy Harley Davidson when he lost balance after rid…

diazepam
VIChome2025-11-24

Finding into death of Suk Ching Annie Ng

64y · Female·Blunt Force Trauma to the Head in the Setting of Prolonged Lie; Metastatic Breas…

Annie Ng, aged 64, died from blunt force head trauma sustained in her home on 27 February 2024, with death occurring 9 March 2024 at Royal Me…

oncologygeneral practicesystem
VIChospital2025-07-30

Finding into death of MHT

86y · Male·Complications of blunt force trauma in a man with cardiac amyloidosis and athero…

…n with dementia, cardiac amyloidosis and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease died from complications of blunt force trauma sustained in an assault by his adult son. The deceased had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's di…

emergency medicineneurosurgerysystemcommunicationondansetron
TAS2017-12-08

Coroner's Finding: Woods, Brian Oakley

79y · Male·Head and chest injuries sustained in a single motorcycle crash

Brian Oakley Woods, aged 79, died from head and chest injuries sustained in a single motorcycle crash on the Tasman Highway. While an experienced rider with 65 years riding experience, Mr Woods overtook two motorcycles a…

forensic medicineemergency medicine
NTcommunity2024

Inquest into the death of Road Death 40 of 2024

28y · Male·Multiple blunt force injuries from motor vehicle collision

…ather than worn). Toxicology was negative for alcohol and drugs. The collision resulted in multiple severe blunt force injuries including intracranial haemorrhage, rib fractures, spinal fractures, and pelvic fractures. …

forensic medicinetrauma surgery
NSW2026-03-12

Inquest into the death of Evander Tuala

23y · Male·Blunt force head injury

A 23-year-old man died from blunt force head injury after being struck during a violent altercation outside a Sydney hotel. He fell backward…

emergency medicineneurosurgery
NTcommunity2005-11-11

Inquest into the death of Damien Wayne

25y · Male·blunt head trauma occasioned when the deceased was thrown from a motor vehicle h…

Damien Wayne, an Aboriginal male aged 25, died from blunt head trauma sustained during a motor vehicle accident while being pursued by Northern Territory Police. Af…

emergency medicineforensic medicineproceduralcommunicationalcohol
NTPodcast2021-04-29

Inquest into the death of Benjamin Watts

31y · Male·Blunt force head and neck injury caused by all-terrain vehicle landing on deceas…

Benjamin Watts, 31, died from blunt force head and neck trauma when an ATV he was driving at Darwin Correctional Centre rolled over and landed…

forensic medicineoccupational and environmental healthsystemprocedural
TAS2015-09-11

Coroner's Finding: Pearn Natalia

27y · Female·multiple blunt traumatic injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident

…e when struck by a southbound vehicle that had crossed into the opposing lanes. The impact caused multiple blunt traumatic injuries; Ms Pearn was wearing a seatbelt but sustained fatal injuries due to severe cabin intru…

NSWhome2017-11-16

Inquest into the death of Sandra Deacon

59y · Female·blunt force head trauma

Sandra Deacon, aged 59, died from blunt force head trauma inflicted by multiple axe blows to the head by Garry Weigand on 30 September or 1 Octobe…

forensic medicinepsychiatrysystemantipsychotic medication
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